Orthodontic practices near DA15
On our practice register: 21 practices within 5 miles of DA15, 94 practices within 10 and 346 practices within 20. The closest is Medidenta Dental Practice Welling, 1.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medidenta Dental Practice WellingWelling | 1.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (146 reviews) |
| Welling Corner Dental Practice LtdWelling | 1.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Crook Log Dental PracticeBexleyheath | 1.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (631 reviews) |
| SE9 Dental CareEltham | 1.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (47 reviews) |
| Smile 4 UChislehurst | 1.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (612 reviews) |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 1.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (801 reviews) |
| Smile Welling Dental CareWelling | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (229 reviews) |
| S3 Dental ElthamEltham | 2.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (849 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to DA15 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Welling, 1.5 miles north; the next are Bexleyheath (1.8 miles north-east) and Eltham (1.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Welling | 4 | 1.5 miles north |
| Bexleyheath | 1 | 1.8 miles north-east |
| Eltham | 2 | 1.8 miles west |
| Chislehurst | 1 | 1.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of DA15
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is SE9 Dental Care in Eltham (5.0 from 47 reviews), 1.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SE9 Dental CareEltham | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 1.8 miles west |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 4.9 (801 reviews) | 1.9 miles north-east |
| Welling Corner Dental Practice LtdWelling | 4.9 (164 reviews) | 1.5 miles north |
| S3 Dental ElthamEltham | 4.8 (849 reviews) | 2.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from DA15
DA15 is 1.5 miles from Medidenta Dental Practice Welling, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 94 practices, and within 20 there are 346.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Smile 4 U (1.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crook Log Dental Practice (1.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 7 of the practices around DA15 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.5 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around DA15 are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Crook Log Dental Practice in Bexleyheath, 1.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 9 miles away.
DA15 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bexley |
| NHS dental services | NHS South East London Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 19.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,272 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.8% aged 16 to 24 and 30.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,603 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School — 0.6 miles Hurstmere School — 0.6 miles Blackfen School for Girls — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 21 schools, about 25,247 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 90 schools, 43,011 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Medidenta Dental Practice Welling, Welling — 2 miles Crook Log Dental Practice, Bexleyheath — 2 miles SE9 Dental Care, Eltham — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 94 within 10 miles, 346 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | DA14, DA16, BR7, SE9, DA6, DA5, SE18, BR5 |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Braces and aligners in the DA15 area
Patients in the DA15 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for DA15 is Blackfen and Lamorbey.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near DA15
Where is the nearest orthodontist to DA15?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to DA15 is Medidenta Dental Practice Welling, about 1.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Welling Corner Dental Practice Ltd (1.5 miles) and Crook Log Dental Practice (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near DA15?
Our register has 21 practices within 5 miles of DA15, 94 practices within 10 miles and 346 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near DA15?
The nearest practice to DA15 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Crook Log Dental Practice in Bexleyheath, about 1.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include SE9 Dental Care (1.8 miles) and Smile 4 U (1.9 miles).
Which places are in or near the DA15 postcode district?
Places in or next to DA15 include Blackfen and Lamorbey, Sidcup, Longlands, Falconwood and Welling, Avery Hill, Welling, Blendon and Penhill and New Eltham.
How do I find an orthodontist near the DA15 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Blackfen and Lamorbey, Greater London, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near DA15?
Yes — the online assessment is available to patients across the UK, including Blackfen and Lamorbey, Greater London, subject to clinical suitability.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.